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Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 for the new five-story museum in the Shipyards.…
Stories tracking Jacksonville’s downtown growth, redevelopment projects, and efforts to revitalize the city’s urban core.
August 25, 2026
Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown
The new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and…
August 12, 2026
Met Park Marina becomes latest riverfront development to open
The rebuilt marina includes 78 slips, electrical and water hookups, marine fuel and a store.…
August 12, 2026
THE JAXSON | St. Paul Union Depot: What a restored Downtown rail station could be
The restoration of St. Paul Union Depot offers a compelling example of how Jacksonville might find restore its own transportation…
August 7, 2026
Riverfront Plaza construction will close portions of Main Street Bridge
The bridge will be reduced to one lane heading south for up to five months, beginning Aug. 24.…
August 6, 2026
Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K
Becovic Management Group obtained the long-vacant Laura Street Trio in a foreclosure auction.…
August 5, 2026
Why Jacksonville may revise incentives for Downtown Publix project
Developer Gateway Jax and city officials are renegotiating a nearly $50 million incentives deal for the Downtown Publix project.…
July 29, 2026
Riverside Avenue could shrink to create bike lanes and parallel parking
City Council member Jimmy Peluso is proposing changes to Riverside, Forest and West Monroe.…
July 24, 2026
Part of the USS Jacksonville submarine could wind up in Downtown Jacksonville
The sail structure of the decommissioned submarine could be displayed next to the USS Orleck.…
July 21, 2026
Stadium, MOSH and roads top list of most expensive projects in Deegan’s budget
The $587 million capital improvement plan would fund 132 infrastructure projects.…
July 15, 2026
Culinary Institute of America picks Jacksonville for Southeast hub
City officials believe the culinary institute will transform Downtown into a destination for tourists and businesses.…
July 7, 2026
Jake Gordon to step down as CEO after 11 years at Downtown Vision Inc.
Gordon said it was time for new perspectives at Downtown Vision, a nonprofit that aims to revitalize Downtown.…
July 6, 2026
European Street Café to open 4th site at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown
The restaurant will open in the second phase of Riverfront Plaza, which is under construction.…
June 29, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Will the Jacksonville Armada ever have a stadium?
The Jacksonville Armada promised a new stadium in Downtown Jacksonville by 2025. It has not been built yet.…
June 18, 2026
Demolition permit issued to begin work toward Downtown Publix
Gateway Jax plans to replace a former First Baptist Church auditorium with a multi-use tower including a Publix.…
June 10, 2026
Former JEA headquarters sold for $1M; 180 residences planned
Live Oak Contracting will convert the JEA building into residences, rooftop amenities and retail space.…
June 9, 2026
Incoming City Council president questions grant for Downtown Publix
Incoming Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland supports a Downtown Publix, but he questioned a cash incentive.…
June 9, 2026
Demolition begins at MOSH as museum continues move to Northbank
MOSH’s walls have been partly demolished, windows removed and portions of the interior gutted.…
May 31, 2026
THE FOOD SECTION | Public incentives for Downtown Jax restaurants, bars pick up
A dedicated “retail enhancement” fund is increasingly propping up restaurants that choose to open in Downtown Jacksonville.…
May 28, 2026
Culinary Institute eyes San Antonio as model for Jacksonville campus
City Council voted to endorse a future $35 million incentives deal for a riverfront high-rise anchored by the Culinary Institute.…
May 22, 2026
Gateway Jax: For Pearl Square to work, it has to be done ‘all at once’
Gateway says the first residential building in Pearl Square could open by September as the total project cost closes in…
May 20, 2026
Culinary Institute gets show of support for riverfront campus in Jacksonville
A City Council committee signaled support for $35 million in incentives to lure the Culinary Institute of America.…
May 20, 2026
Southbank Residences begins construction after years of delays
Southbank Residences represents the first new luxury high-rise on Jacksonville’s riverfront in over a decade.…
May 14, 2026
Second phase of Riverfront Plaza could be completed next year
The next phase of Riverfront Plaza will include a beer garden, restaurant, landscaped pathways, a water feature and more.…